SmartBoard
The SmartBoard has many features that make for a great station. While teachers can make their own, there are also many pre-made lessons on Smart Exchange. Some fantastic ones are the follow :
Koosh Ball Math
Students throw a soft ball at the SmartBoard. It causes a math problem to appear, which the student can then answer!
Students throw a soft ball at the SmartBoard. It causes a math problem to appear, which the student can then answer!
iPads/Android Tablets
DragonBox
Topic: Algebra
Platform: Android and iPad
Topic: Algebra
Platform: Android and iPad
Motion Math Apps:
Hungry Fish, Wings, Zoom
Topics: Place Value, Number Sense, Addition, Subtraction, Integers, Multiplication
Platform: iPad
Hungry Fish, Wings, Zoom
Topics: Place Value, Number Sense, Addition, Subtraction, Integers, Multiplication
Platform: iPad
Websites
SumDog -
Students play against eachother and other students around the world on a variety of games. Sumdog customizes the questions to the level of each individual student, and the teacher can also restrict each child to certain types of questions. This is a fantastic site for basic facts!
Students play against eachother and other students around the world on a variety of games. Sumdog customizes the questions to the level of each individual student, and the teacher can also restrict each child to certain types of questions. This is a fantastic site for basic facts!
Manga High -
Manga High is a fantastic website where the teacher chooses a lesson for the children to complete. It does require reading, but it is excellent problem solving practice.
Manga High is a fantastic website where the teacher chooses a lesson for the children to complete. It does require reading, but it is excellent problem solving practice.
Ten Marks -
This website is limited in terms of differentiation, but an excellent option for students who want a little extra "tutoring". It provides videos and a simple layout that is easy for kids to navigate.
This website is limited in terms of differentiation, but an excellent option for students who want a little extra "tutoring". It provides videos and a simple layout that is easy for kids to navigate.
No Computers? No Problem!
Discovery Kids Teach and Talk Laptop - $19.99
A very simple, inexpensive device that is great for practicing basic facts!
A very simple, inexpensive device that is great for practicing basic facts!
Math Whiz - $20.05
Portable basic facts quizzes.
Portable basic facts quizzes.
Math Mat Challenge -
Perfect for the young crowd... basic facts up to 20, students use movement to solve the basic facts.
Perfect for the young crowd... basic facts up to 20, students use movement to solve the basic facts.